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Eastern Sierra News for February 24, 2026

 

 

 

 

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Put Down Your Shovel


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Take a little break from the storm cycles, and put down that shovel and come to lunch – you have to eat anyway. Tomorrow’s Power Lunch at Harmony Brazilian Restaurant, from 12-1:30pm will be serving up real strategies and great food. Restaurant owners will see how AI can boost profits through menu analysis. Also, check out SBDC (Small Business Development Center) resources and crowdfunding ideas for businesses and organizations. Reps from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience will be in attendance and speaking briefly, so come with your questions. Don’t miss out, it’s not too late>>> Click here to register

Community Coffee


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Community Coffee is this Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8:30am on Zoom. Hear more about Mammoth Lakes’ single-use plastic water bottle ban that took effect Jan. 1, state and local plastic regulations, and the Town’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. Stay for the trivia and your free coffee or tea drink coupon. Mammoth Coffee Roasting Co. is this month’s featured coffee shop. >>> Click here for the Zoom link

This Week

Monday, Feb. 23
Open Mic
Distant Brewing

Tuesday, Feb. 24
Power Lunch: Smart AI Tools
Harmony Brazilian RestaurantEastern Sierra Pride: Monthly Meet-Up
The Warming Hut

Weekly Trivia Night
Mammoth Brewing Co. & The EATery

Wednesday, Feb. 25
Pool Tournament
Distant BrewingLive Music: Cassie Dunn
Shelter Distilling

Thursday, Feb. 26
Community Coffee
ZoomIMACA Food Distribution
Walker Senior Center

IMACA Food Distribution
Bridgeport Community Center

Public sauna + Cold Plunge
Outbound Bar Sierra

Skyler Lutes LIVE!
Distant Brewing

Friday, Feb. 27
IMACA Food Distribution
Tri-County Fairgrounds BishopPublic Sauna + Cold Plunge
Outside Bar Sierra

Saturday, Feb. 28
Free Guided Snow Shoe Hike
Mammoth Lakes Welcome CenterPublic Sauna + Cold Plunge
Outside Bar Sierra


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Chamber News


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Women in Business: Shared Stories

Brianna Goico will guide a conversation with Andrea Walker (Stellar Brew Café) and Elizabeth McGuire (East Side Bakeshop) at Women in Business on Tuesday, March 3, 5–7pm at Noodle-Ly. They’ll share personal reflections on navigating business and family life after the McGee Creek Pack Fire. Includes light apps and drinks. Limited seating. >>> Click here to register

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Board Voting Opens 

The Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors nominations and elections run March 2–16. Voting emails will be sent to each business’s primary contact — keep an eye on your inbox. Help shape the Chamber’s leadership and direction.


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Nonprofit Sharing 

What’s your nonprofit working on right now — and where could collaboration help? The Nonprofit Coalition will be meeting Monday, March 9 from 4–5pm. Share your current projects, priorities, and challenges, and hear what others are navigating. Come prepared — it’s a chance to strengthen communication, find alignment, and support one another.  >>> Click here to register

Member News

SBA Disaster Loan In-Person Support EXTENDED!

Due to weather impacts, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended its in-person Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) support in Mono County and updated the schedule.
June Lake Community Center
Monday, Feb. 23 – Friday, Feb. 25
Hours: 9am – 6pmLee Vining Community Center
Monday, March 2 – Thursday, March 5
Hours:
Monday, March 2: 11am – 6pm
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 3-4: 12:30pm – 6pm
Thursday, March 5: 10am – 6pm

Please Note: Businesses from any Mono County community may visit either location for in-person support. Business owners can begin an application with no obligation to accept a loan. The deadline to apply is November 6, 2026.
>>> Click here for Fact Sheet in English
>>> Click here for Fact Sheet in Spanish
>>> Click here for Economic Injury Disaster Declaration


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Big Air Continues!

The Winter Olympics may be over, but the chance to get some Big Air for your business isn’t. Radio advertising on KMMT and KRHV keeps you top of mind with locals and visitors alike. Chamber members receive a 20%+ discount, including commercial production, daily spots, DJ mentions, and an on-air interview — lock in your rate. And if you’ve never been on air before, it’s a lot of fun, thanks to John! >>> Click here to check out the full offer and get your message on the air.


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Share What You Love!

What do you love? What’s missing? What do you want to see next? A virtual Parks and Recreation Master Plan focus group takes place Tuesday, March 3 from 5:30–6:30pm. Share ideas for future facilities and programs and help shape the next decade. Space is limited — to RSVP email HERE  >>> Click here to learn more about the Master Plan

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